Travelling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City International Airport.
The timezone in Kansas City is UTC-5, which is one hour behind Detroit.
Flights from DTW to MCI start from 08:25 — the first with Delta Air Lines. The last departure is at 20:51 with Delta Air Lines. In total, you can choose from 38 weekly Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your DTW to MCI flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Delta Air Lines is your ticket to exploring Kansas City (and maybe even some other great corners of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Delta Air Lines.
Delta Air Lines ranks as the top on-time carrier for DTW to MCI flights, with 83.66% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between DTW and MCI include:
Chicago Midway International Airport
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
General Mitchell International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Right now, C$139 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$275. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DTW to MCI.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The address for DTW is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
75.1% of flights that depart Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from central Detroit, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near DTW? If you've booked an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Reserve a hotel close to MCI if you're on a late Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Kansas City International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Avis and discover more of Kansas City and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Kansas City International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to central Kansas City
The address for MCI is 601 Brasilia Avenue.
Kansas City International Airport to central Kansas City has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
July is the busiest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Kansas City in April.
When reserving your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kansas City International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Kansas City, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from DTW to MCI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
You've done Kansas City, now it's time to explore more of United States. Journey around 483 kilometres south-west to Oklahoma City to tick off its leading sights. From Bricktown to Oklahoma City Zoo and Lake Hefner Golf Course, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Omaha is another essential stop in United States and is around 274 kilometres north-west of Kansas City. No trip is complete without experiencing Old Market, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Heartland of America Park.
